Nomination Form

Nominations to the California Hall of Fame by the public
are welcome and encouraged to give the public a voice in the
selection process and to assist the Museum in developing a
comprehensive list of suitable candidates.

Please review the list of criteria below and answers to the
California
Hall of Fame FAQ’s before submitting a
nomination. Submissions are accepted year round, and
qualified candidates are added to an on-going master list from
which the annual list of inductees are selected by
the Governor and First Lady.

All nominees must meet all of the following required
criteria for consideration:

Lived in California for a minimum of 5 years;

Transcend the boundaries of his or her field to make a
lasting, significant contribution to the state, nation and world;

Embody the spirit of California and the California Dream;

Motivate and inspire people to further their own dreams
through his or her unique story and accomplishments

Please include all of the following information:

Nominee’s name, field of expertise, dates of birth and death
(if posthumous);

A brief biography highlighting the nominee’s personal history
and connection to California;

A brief list of significant accomplishments in his or her
field and lasting contributions which have transcended the
boundaries of his or her field;

A brief explanation of why s/he is the embodiment of the
California Dream and inspirational;